Optical Internal Urethrotomy Long Treatment in India

Navya Malhotra, a 42-year-old graphic designer...

Navya Malhotra, a 42-year-old graphic designer and mother of two, had been struggling for over a year. Her history of recurrent urinary tract infections had escalated into a constant, nagging discomfort. The real trouble began when urinating became a slow, straining effort, often accompanied by a sharp, burning pain. She felt constantly tired from interrupted sleep due to frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom that yielded little relief. Her urologist, after a cystoscopy, diagnosed a dense, ring-like urethral stricture, a narrowing of the tube from her bladder, likely from scar tissue from past infections. He recommended an Optical Internal Urethrotomy (OIU Long), explaining it as a minimally invasive procedure to visually guide a small blade and cut open the scar tissue, restoring a normal flow. Navya was terrified of the idea of a blade near such a sensitive area but was desperate for a solution. The procedure itself, under spinal anesthesia, was painless. She felt pressure but no pain. The immediate aftermath in recovery was the most challenging part, with significant burning with her first few urinations and a temporary catheter for five days, which she found uncomfortable and inconvenient. However, after the catheter was removed, the difference was profound. The weak, straining stream was gone, replaced by a strong, effortless flow. The constant pelvic pressure vanished. Six weeks post-procedure, with the help of periodic self-dilation to prevent recurrence, Navya felt like herself again. Her emotional journey moved from frustration and fear of a chronic, embarrassing problem to immense relief and regained confidence. She no longer planned her day around bathroom access and could finally enjoy long outings with her children without anxiety.